Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question

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05/29/2026

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Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing one amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question, FAQ 1249 .
Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AKHTARIAN, Sayyed Payam (a.k.a. AKHTARIAN, Payam), Tehran, Iran; DOB 28 Aug 1984; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0068490585 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY). BAGHERI, Hoda Baradaran (a.k.a. BAGHERI, Hoda), Tehran, Iran; DOB 15 Sep 1984; nationality Iran; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0074993305 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 7616 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY). DAREHSHIRI, Mohammadali Mansour (a.k.a. DAREH SHIRI, Mohammadali Mohammad; a.k.a. DAREHSHIRI, Mansour; a.k.a. DAREHSHIRI, Mohammad Ali; a.k.a. DARREH SHIRI, Mohammed Ali), Tehran, Iran; United Arab Emirates; DOB 27 Jul 1964; POB Yazd, Iran; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport N61034949 (Iran) expires 06 Dec 2027; National ID No. 4430983704 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 2377 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SEPEHR, Ali Majd). REZAEI, Farzaneh (a.k.a. REZAI, Farzaneh), Tehran, Iran; DOB 07 Oct 1975; nationality Iran; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0072615125 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 4712 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY). SARMADI, Roudabeh (a.k.a. SARMADI, Rudabeh), Tehran, Iran; DOB 11 Nov 1983; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0070144011 (Iran); Birth Certificate Number 13019 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY). SEPEHR, Ali Majd (a.k.a. BITAZAR, Ali; a.k.a. BITAZER, Ali), Tehran, Iran; DOB 22 Dec 1980; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0071722221 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND ARMED FORCES LOGISTICS). ZAHEDI, Saeid, Rome, Italy; Iran; DOB 03 Oct 1987; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Italy; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport YB2971531 (Italy) expires 08 Apr 2028; National ID No. 0078347726 (Iran); alt. National ID No. ZHDSDA87R03Z224O (Italy) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SEPEHR, Ali Majd). ZANDIAN, Manoochehr (a.k.a. ZANDIAN, Manoochehr Shahryar), Tehran, Iran; DOB 02 May 1960; POB Meybod, Iran; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No.
4489859856 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY). The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AL KAWTHER NEON LLC (Arabic: الکوثر للنیون ش.ذ.م.م) (a.k.a. ALKAWTHER NEON CO), P.O. Box 80123, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 30 Jun 2003; Commercial Registry Number 996952 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 99850 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 546643 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10814414 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SEPEHR, Ali Majd). COMANDO VERMELHO (a.k.a. "RED COMMAND"), Brazil; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group; Target Type Criminal Organization [SDGT]. GREEN LIGHT COMPUTER CO LLC (Arabic: شرکة الضوء الاخضر للکمبیوتر ذ.م.م) (a.k.a. GREEN LIGHT COMPUTER CO), Deira Al Khabeesi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; P.O. Box 47167, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website www.greenlightuae.com ; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 30 Aug 1999; License 513937 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10801439 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: DAREHSHIRI, Mohammadali Mansour). SAIRAN INFORMATION EXCHANGE SPACE SECURITY INDUSTRIES COMPANY (a.k.a. SAIRAN INFORMATION EXCHANGE SPACE SECURITY INDUSTRY; a.k.a. "SAAFTA"), Shahid Teymouri Alley, Shahid Langari Street, Nobonyad Square, Pasdaran Street, Tehran 1957975713, Iran; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 05 Apr 2015; National ID No. 14004828226 (Iran); Identification Number 411481176816 (Iran); Registration Number 470437 (Iran) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND ARMED FORCES LOGISTICS). SORENA HUSHMAND SAMANEH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت سامانه هوشمند سورنا) (a.k.a. SAMANEH HOUSHMAND SORENA; a.k.a. SORENA SMART SYSTEM CO LTD; a.k.a. SORENA TECHNOLOGY), Unit 9, No. 7, Alley 12, South Ghandi Street, Vanak Square, Tehran, Iran; Website sorena.ir ; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 10103647730 (Iran); Registration Number 323911 (Iran) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: SEPEHR, Ali Majd). The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
PRIMEIRO COMANDO DA CAPITAL (a.k.a. "FIRST CAPITAL COMMAND"; a.k.a. "PCC"), Brazil [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
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PRIMEIRO COMANDO DA CAPITAL (a.k.a. "FIRST CAPITAL COMMAND"; a.k.a. "PCC"), Brazil; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group; Target Type Criminal Organization [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059]. Unrelated Administrative List Changes:
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